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Mt. Pleasant Middle School's show choir, Chain Reaction, performed at the 2 p.m. Variety Show on Sunday, Jan. 14.
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Mt. Pleasant Middle School's show choir, Chain Reaction, performed at the 2 p.m. Variety Show on Sunday, Jan. 14.
By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News A mistake made in September during the construction of New London's new track has left the school board asking for an extended warranty from the construction company or they will approach their attorney.Tempers were high at the New London School Board meeting on Monday, Jan. 15, as school faculty and staff and members from the community showed up to voice their concerns about ...
By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News Supervisors had their calculators on the table as department budget proposals for the 2018-2019 fiscal year began on Thursday, Dec. 11.The Henry County Treasurer and the Henry County Recorder both discussed their budget proposals, saying there was very little change to the budget in each department.Ana Lair, Henry County Treasurer, said motor vehicle and driver's license ...
Every week, the Mt. Pleasant News will feature a Henry County resident in a profile snapshot. The questions will appear in bold.This week's 'Friend on the Front Page' is Mike McBeth.Are you originally from Henry County? If not, what brought you here? Yes, I am originally from Henry County. Born in Mt. Pleasant.What is your favorite part of living here? My favorite part of living here (born and raised in Mt. ...
By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News The city of Winfield is moving into the 21st Century as they begin accepting debit and credit card payments online and at their city office.The city will be purchasing a payment processing system through Iowa Interactive for $125. City officials said they made the choice to begin taking electronic payments in conjunction with the upcoming launching of a new city website. For ...
After the winter solstace on Thursday, Dec. 21, marking the shortest day of the year, the days are gradually lengthening. The sky turned a shade of pink last night a little after 5 p.m. as the sun slowly set on one of the warmest days of the year so far. After thawing over the past few days, temperatures are expected to drop drastically again this weekend.
By Karyn Spory, Mt. Pleasant News HENRY COUNTY ? Two area school districts released students early on Thursday, Jan. 11, as temperatures dropped and freezing rain pelted the area.New London Community School District was the first to make the decision to release students. ?Making the decision on weather (related dismissals) is not an easy decision,? said New London Superintendent Chad Whals. ?You have to look ...
Temperatures may have started out in the 40s on Thursday, but they quickly dropped later in the morning. By noon, freezing rain hit the Henry County area. Around 2 p.m. rain turned into snow, which continued to fall throughout the afternoon
By Grace King, Mt. Pleasant News As questions continue to be posed to Henry County Conservation Department in regard to flooding at Waterworks Park campground, Executive Director John Pullis is taking a close look at the cost of damages and maintenance over the years compared with South Shore campground.During the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9, Pullis said that Warner Engineering is working ...
By Brooks Taylor, Mt. Pleasant News Extension Service Area Crop Specialist Virgil Schmitt recalls a conversation he had last fall with a man, who farms near Salem.?The farmer told me he had only received an inch-and-a-half of rain from late May to early August and when he saw his corn yields he wondered where all this came from,? Schmitt reflected.When expectations are low, they often are exceeded and that ...
LAUSANNE (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee will convene a meeting on January 20 to decide on North Korean athletes' participation in next month's Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in South Korea following proposals this week by the governments of North and South Korea.?The meeting will have to take a series of essential decisions, including the number and names of athletes and officials from the National ...
No injuries were reported following a hit and run at 111 W. Monroe St., in Mt. Pleasant on Monday, Jan. 8.According to police reports, Desiree Bishop, of Mt. Pleasant, was attempting to pull into the alley located on the north side of the square when her vehicle slid on the ice and struck the Union Block building, located at 111 W. Monroe St. Bishop then left the scene and was later located at her residence.Dama...
